The Mavizen TTX02 electric superbike is based on the KTM RC8 streetbike, which sports a chrome-moly trellis frame and top-shelf components from WP, Brembo and Marchesini. It is a serious bit of kit. The rolling chassis are sent to Mavizen, sans engines of course, directly from the KTM factory.

Once they arrive in Britain, they get a pair of Agni 95 electric motors. Each produces 22.5 kilowatts continuous power (about 30 horsepower), 36 kilowatts peak (48.2 horsepower) and 40 pound feet of torque. Customers can choose from among three lithium-ion batteries ranging from 4 kilowatt-hours to 10 kilowatt-hours. Those two wires leading to the motors are covered with thick rubber boots.

For those of you who might scoff at the bike's output, bear in mind the TTX02 weighs just 110 kilograms (242 pounds) without the battery.

The final weight depends upon which pack you choose, but for the sake of comparison, the RC8 has a dry weight of 414 pounds. And don't forget that electric motors make all of their torque the second you crack the accelerator.

Judging from the photos, the fit and finish are top-notch. It helps that Mavizen started with a well-engineered street bike, but it still had to integrate the electric drivetrain.

The Mavizen was built for racing, but because it's based on the KTM, it's homologated for street use. Slap some lights and mirrors on that sucker, and you're ready to hit the twisties. All that tech doesn't come cheap, though. You're looking at 25,000 pounds sterling ($37,775 at today's exchange rate) for a bike with a 4 kilowatt-hour pack.

Werkstatt doesn't have that kind of scratch, so Hussain is leasing them the bike for the season. They're still fundraising to cover expenses if you want to help 'em out. Everyone who donates $500 or more gets to take the Mavizen for a ride.

We'll be at Infineon Raceway north of San Francisco when the action starts May 15. Stay tuned.

UPDATE 9:45 a.m.: Hey! We found a link to discounted tickets for the race if anyone's interested.

UPDATE 12:20 p.m.: We added torque figures for the Agni motors and some perspective on weight.

UPDATE 1 p.m.: A couple of you have asked about the exposed wires on the motors. We've awaiting word Hussain on that. We'll update when we know more.

UPDATE 5:45 p.m. Eastern: Hussain got back to us about the wires. "Those wires only carry voltage whilst the bike is at speed," he says. "No voltage at stationary. We are looking at more elaborate systems now but a number of factors have got in the way."